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Mayors of Democratic cities respond to Trump's threats they could be next after D.C.

When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors ...

Chicago aims to have largest number of air-pollution monitors in the U.S.

The city is racing to put up 277 sensors. Once installed, Chicago will have the biggest number of high-quality air monitors ...

The Mayor Of Chicago Fired Back At Donald Trump Calling Him "Incompetent," And His Response Is Going Viral For Being The "Bar Of The Year"

"Love how all the black leaders in the states destroy trump with extremely well articulated calculation. Keep it up." ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson-aligned school board members balk at CPS budget plan that sidesteps city pension payment, borrowing

The Chicago Board of Education is divided on a balanced budget that avoids Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to borrow and cover a ...

Editorial: Opposing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tax-increase ideas is not a criminal act

Chicago Chief Financial Officer raised eyebrows when she labeled opposition to progressive taxes as “the crime of the century ...

Dem Mayor Of Crime-Ridden City Actually Thinks Trump Is ‘Intimidated’ By His ‘Intellectual Prowess’

Democrat Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is criticizing his handling of crime ...

Jussie Smollett Insists Attack Was Not A Hate Crime Hoax As He Rips Chicago Police And Former Mayor As 'Villains'

Jussie Smollett maintains he was the victim of a real 2019 hate crime, blaming the Chicago Police Department for a conspiracy ...

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot showcases her Logan Square in 'Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk'

In a city of distinctive neighborhoods, Logan Square stands out for its historic boulevards, vibrant culture and a blend of ...

Majority of CPS board demands a budget with pension payment and loan, rebuffing proposal from CPS leaders

Eleven of 21 board members sent a letter to the interim CEO last night saying those two items must be in this year’s budget.

Ex-police chief warns Chicago cops will get hurt because Mayor Johnson won’t help ICE

A retired Chicago-area cop expressed frustration with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s refusal to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Opinion

Jussie Smollett calls Chicago PD and Rahm Emanuel 'villains' while denying hate crime hoax

Former Empire star Jussie Smollett criticized the Chicago Police Department and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel over his past hate crime hoax conviction in an interview with Variety on Wednesday.